Raising Confident Teens

Just because something is for you in one season of life, doesn’t mean it is for you forever. Sometimes though, it can be hard to let those things go. But remember that you can’t do everything. Every time you say, “Yes,” to something, you are by default saying, “No,” to something else. Many times it’s the important but not urgent things that get dropped. Make sure you evaluate your life periodically to make sure that your calendar lines up with what you really think is important and what is bringing value to your life.Raising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

Many of us have dreams and goals but we don’t really know how to make them a reality. Kyle of Unleash the Champ breaks down the steps you need to take to accomplish your goals. From being a drug dealer to totally changing his life around and becoming a pastor and then a coach, you will love hearing Kyle’s story of how he overcame and how you can too! There’s a champion inside of you, let’s unleash it. Today can be the start of your championship run! Kyle's Website: https://www.unleashthechamp.comKyle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylejsullivan/ Raising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

Looking for ideas on ways to make more money as a teen? Join us as we chat with Robert Farrington on the topic of Side Hustles for Teens. Robert has been running side hustles since he was young and made a significant income all through high school. He even used side hustles to help pay off his student loan debt and buy his first house. Robert is now a Millennial Money Expert and Founder of TheCollegeInvestor.com, which he launched in 2009 while finishing his MBA at the UC San Diego Rady School of Management after wanting to find other young adults who shared his passion for investing and personal finance. Through his work to help millennials get out of student loan debt and start building wealth for their future, Robert has emerged as one of the nation’s leading student loan debt experts. The 2023 Side Hustlin’ Student Scholarship https://thecollegeinvestor.com/18899/side-hustle-student-scholarship-opportunity/The College Investor Audio Show https://thecollegeinvestor.com/audio-show/

As parents we often do things for our kids because we love them. But can we do too much? What can we do now to help them become confident young adults who are capable of handling life on their own?Join me as I talk with Rosemarie Groner about core foundations that we can teach our kids now that will make the rest of their lives easier. Rosemarie is one of my favorite organization and budget experts. As a young married couple, she and her husband struggled with their finances and keeping their house in order. She came up with a system that ended up helping not only herself but so many other people! She has taught over 18 million people how to budget and save money (even if they're a total hot mess). She teaches how to get the best results with the least amount of effort and specializes in the toughest cases of chronic disorganization.Rosemarie's website:https://www.busybudgeter.com/ Personality test:https://www.16personalities.com/personality-types Qube:https://qubemoney.com/Rosemarie’s Free One Hour Workshophttps://www.busybudgeter.com/trashedtrainingRaising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

As our kids start heading into adolescence, their relationships with their parents start to change. They will start usually start spending more time with their peers and less with dear old Mom and Dad. What are some things that we can do as parents to stay connected with them as they get older so that the relationship stays strong? Join me as I chat with Elise Knox, former middle school teacher turned life and wellness coach. Her passion is help parents get through this challenging time with more connection and less struggle. Adolescence shouldn’t be a time that the family just has to get through. Let’s be intentional and work on our relationships.LinksElise's Webpage: https://www.eliseknox.comElise's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliseknoxconnectioncoach/Raising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

Dea Irby is a published author and gifted communicator. As a young parent, Dea came to realize the importance of belonging. All of us want to belong to a community who love and accept us. How can we nurture that in our families with our teens? Dea shows us how we can intentionally CLAIM our teens by helping them feel Chosen, Loved, Acknowledged, Invested In and Made for Greatness. Dea's Webite: https://www.deairby.com/Dea's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/deairby "In a sea of humanity...belonging is a shore of security, love and identity."Raising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/— Dea Irby

On today’s episode we talk about why video games (and screens) are so attractive, what happens to our brains when we are participating, and what we as parents can do to help prevent at-risk behavior in our teens. This is something that entire families struggle with from little kids up to adults. Even I was once again reminded that I need to check my boundaries again to make sure I’m not spending too much time on devices.Aaron Huey is the Founder of “Parenting Teens that Struggle” and the host of the #1 Parenting Podcast “Beyond Risk and Back” which is Mental Health News Radio Network's highest-rated show internationally. He is also a Family Consultant, a teen coach, and an addiction interventionist, and facilitates powerful parenting events, and is a very happy husband and father of 2 young adults.Beyond Risk and Back Podcast Parenting Teens That Struggle Facebook GroupParenting Masterclass Raising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

 Your teen can make a difference even if they are super busy! Listen in as I chat with Natalie Silverstein about simple things that we can do as parents and teens to give back to our communities.Natalie Silverstein, MPH is an acclaimed author, speaker, consultant and advocate for family and youth service. Her greatest joy is partnering with parents, educators, camp and after-school professionals in mentoring the next generation of purpose-driven leaders. She has also combined a life-long love of writing and story-telling, and has written two practical, actionable and inspiring resource guides for families and teens. Her first book, Simple Acts: The Busy Family’s Guide to Giving Back was selected as one of the Top Ten Books for Parents Who Want to Raise Kind Kids by the. Her second book, Simple Acts: The Busy Teen’s Guide to Making a Difference was just released in July of 2022. In it she helps teens discover how they can use their passion and talents to serve others. She is also the podcast host of the Simple Acts, Big Impact Podcast which highlights teenagers who are making a difference.Natalie's Website: https://simpleactsguide.com/Natalie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simpleactsguide/Natalie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimpleActsGuideRaising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

 These days everything is vying for your attention and the attention of those around you. Marketers are paying big bucks to try and capture your interest. We are developing an attention gap. This gap is the space between the attention that is required to reach the goal and the attention that you are currently putting into the achievement of that goal. How should we respond to all of these distractions? Join us as we talk with Wes Woodhouse about how to close the attention gap.Wes' WebsiteRaising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

There are skills that every person can learn that will help them succeed, not only in their careers but also in their relationships. Mark Herschberg, author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success that No One Taught You, has written an excellent guide to help people of all ages learn these vital skills. His comprehensive book helps not only those just starting out in their careers, but also those that have been in the workforce for awhile and want to improve their skills. You can learn how top business schools teach their students. The unwritten rules of business are unwritten no longer.The Career Toolkit BookThe Brain Bump AppRaising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

Brian Smith Jr. joins us to talk about the importance of having community in your life. We also chat about the Butterfly Effect – how small actions can cause huge changes in another person’s life.Brian Smith Jr. is a Speaker, Story Teller, and Revenue Leader in the Tech Space. Originally from Philadelphia, Brian moved to rural Florida at a young age. There, he was put into the foster care system and spent his teenage years grappling with changes and uncertainty before aging out and having to navigate the real world on his own. He has a passion for being a voice to those often unheard, and for sharing his story to help others makes sense of the world around them. Brian's WebsiteBrian's InstagramWhat is the Butterfly Effect?Raising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

Brannon Beliso serves individuals, businesses, and companies in living their best life. As a critical thinker and influencer, his passion is to inspire the discovery of purpose. Brannon is a Tedx Talk speaker and has presented at Facebook, Stanford Health Care, Lululemon, Microsoft, Barclays Global, UCSF Medical Center, Century’s Martial Arts Super Show, Kukkiwon’s President’s Summit, and the MyStudio Business Summit (held at Harvard) to name a few.Brannon is an 8th degree black belt and CEO of One MartialArts in Millbrae and San Francisco. He is an author and the creator of Kids Love Life Skills, a character-building system partnered with over 300 schools.Brannon also serves small businesses and martial arts school owners throughout the world with his It’s Time Consulting.Brannon practices Kenpo Karate and has also trained in Kung Fu, Jujitsu, Arnis, Boxing, and Kickboxing. He has competed in and won over 100 major competitions. Brannon has been featured on Evening Magazine, CBS Morning News, KRON 4 Health, Martial Arts Success Magazine, and Dojo Digest. Brannon is the author of “Live, Learn, Grow,” a contributor to the internationally best seller, “Black Belt Power,” and has written features for several major martial art magazines, and blogs. He also penned the children’s book, “The Adventures of Bray & Tey.” Brannon has been a featured guest on podcasts ranging from mindset to culture building to defining your purpose. He hosts a local Facebook live show and podcast, “Success Never Sleeps” and “Mindful Meditations.” Brannon is committed to being a student for life and serving others. Brannon is husband and father, the two things he is most dedicated to and proud of.Brannon's WebsiteBrannon's IGBrannon's FB Success Never Sleeps Podcast 

Join us for the second part of our interview with Jonathan Harris as he walks us through an example of how he helps families figure out how their interests can become a valuable talent.Jonathan and Renee Harris have been homeschooling their nine children from more than twenty years while also running an online family business.When their oldest child began approaching the teenage years, they decided to design his schooling to help him develop his interests and talents. As a teen, he had his own very profitable aerial drone business.They continued to use the same methods with their next four children and all of them have also developed their own businesses that are created around their individual talents and skills. They have spent many years developing a strategy to help other families nurture and develop their children’s talents. Find out more at Parent Their Passion - https://parenttheirpassion.com/ How to Find Your Passion Early Workshop - https://parenttheirpassion.vipmembervault.com/af/166392327/1132170Raising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

Jonathan and Renee Harris have been homeschooling their nine children from more than twenty years while also running an online family business.When their oldest child began approaching the teenage years, they decided to design his schooling to help him develop his interests and talents. As a teen, he had his own very profitable aerial drone business.They continued to use the same methods with their next four children and all of them have also developed their own businesses that are created around their individual talents and skills. They have spent many years developing a strategy to help other families nurture and develop their children’s talents. Find out more at Parent Their Passion - https://parenttheirpassion.com/ How to Find Your Passion Early Workshop - https://parenttheirpassion.vipmembervault.com/af/166392327/1132170Raising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

Oumar Dieng is a resilience subject matter expert who helps busy professionals build lasting resilience and positive habits so they can overcome any challenge and reach their goals, without dwelling on the past, using his FRAMS resilience coaching framework. As a teenager, Oumar lived in a refugee camp after a deadly mob attacked his home and caused him to be separated from his family. After overcoming life changing hardships and loss, he learned to harness the power of resilience and positive thinking to shed his limiting beliefs and transform his life.  Today Oumar focuses on helping people discover their blind spots and achieve transformational changes in their personal and professional lives.Oumar’s website: https://oumardieng.com/The Motivational Voice Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motivational-voice-podcast-motivation-resilience/id1210142763 Oumar’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odieng/Raising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

Listen to today’s podcast as Lisa Sugarman and I chat about parenting. Lisa is a parenting author, a nationally syndicated humor columnist, and a radio show host. She writes the syndicated opinion column “It Is What It Is” and is the author of How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It, Untying Parent Anxiety, and LIFE: It Is What It Is, available on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, and everywhere books are sold. Sugarman is also the co-host of the weekly radio show LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM and a regular contributor on Healthline Parenthood, GrownAndFlown, TODAY Parents, Thrive Global, Care.com, LittleThings, and More Content Now. She is also a survivor of suicide loss and is a vocal advocate for suicide awareness & prevention. Lisa lives with her husband and two daughters just north of Boston.Lisa's website: https://lisasugarman.com

Studies show that people who write out their goals have a much higher rate of success than those who don’t. It’s important to get clarity so that you know what you are trying to achieve. Once you’ve written out your goals a great way to keep them in focus is to make a vision board. Join us as we chat with Dana about the importance of vision boards and how they help us reach our goals. Dana's website: https://thevisioniswritten.comDana's Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/thevisioniswrittenDana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevisioniswrittenRaising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

Dr. Danny Brassell hated reading as a teen, but now it is his mission in life to help kids get excited about reading. Now a highly-sought after speaker, trainer and coach Danny has spoken to over 3,000 audiences worldwide and authored sixteen books, including his latest, Leadership Begins with Motivation. He is the co-founder of www.theREADINGhabit.com, the world’s top reading engagement program. Hudson and I so enjoyed having him has a guest on our podcast. He gave us lots of easy tips that we can implement to help struggling readers not only read more, but also enjoy it more. Danny's free book and training - https://freegiftfromdanny.com/Lazy Readers' Book Club - https://www.lazyreaders.com/Raising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

Join Jenna and I as we chat with Lindsey Hardegree. Lindsey helps you see clutter and disorganization in a different light. It’s not just stuff, it’s things that are keeping you from reaching your goals and dreams. Lindsey is a professional organizer and productivity specialist trained and certified by Marie Kondo as Georgia’s first Certified KonMari Consultant. Her company Get Organized Y'all™ works with individuals, families, and companies to create their ideal life by organizing their homes and businesses. Lindsey’s website https://getorganizedyall.com/ Lindsey’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/getorganizedyall Lindsey’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/getorganizedyall/Raising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

Jenna and I chat with Jessica Speer about navigating friendships as a teenager. We talk about how friendships change in middle school and why friendship and social struggles are common in the preteen and teen years. Jessica has a great concept called NRF (Not Really Friends) to help kids realize that not everyone who comes into their life has to be their friend. You can be kind, but you don’t have to have a close relationship with them. She also has nine friendship truths in her book. We talked about a few of them – Everyone develops friendship skills at a different pace, Friendships have different phases and change over time, Close friendships can be hard to find and may not happen until you are older, and We teach others how we want to be treated by speaking up.Jessica Speer is the award-winning author of BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships (2021) and Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised (Releasing August 2022). Her interactive books engage and entertain readers by combining the stories of preteens and teens with fun activities, like quizzes and fill-in-the-blanks. Blending humor, a dash of science, and practical insights, her writing unpacks the tricky stuff that peaks during adolescence. She has a master’s degree in social sciences and explores social-emotional topics in ways that connect with kids. Jessica is regularly featured in and contributes to media outlets on topics related to kids, parenting, and friendship. She lives in Colorado with her husband and two daughters. Website -  www.JessicaSpeer.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessica_speer_author/